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ANALYSIS: Rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston has received criticism early in his career, but his upside is clear. In an explosive offense like the Chargers, there's room for more than one pass-catcher to have great value.
Johnston has had a rough start to his NFL career, but it's hard to deny the opportunity he currently has in the Chargers' offense. This past weekend, he played 61 of the team's 72 snaps. This was the highest among any receiver for the team. Keenan Allen did leave the game for a bit due to a shoulder injury but didn't miss much time.
Johnston also ran 35 routes on 40 dropbacks. On the downside, he only earned just four targets. On the bright side, he caught all four of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown. He scored 11.4 half-PPR points, which was his best output of the season. His target share and targets per route run rates are both dreadfully low, but the Los Angeles offense has plenty of volume so his numbers have the ability to go a bit further with the Chargers than in other offenses.
With Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer both on IR, Johnston has a massive opportunity. At this time, it seems unlikely he's going to grab the bull fully by the horns, but with the number of snaps he's playing, routes he's running, and the total number of passes the Chargers attempt, Johnston is a quality bench player to stash and hold right now. He's tough to start right now, but there's upside and potential given his current role.
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